3-Methyl-2-Butanol (sec-Isoamyl Alcohol)
3-Methyl-2-butanol, a secondary pentanol isomer, falls under HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Employed as a coupling agent in industrial cleaners and fuel additives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If motor fuel blending component meeting ASTM fuel specifications
Fuel-grade alcohols classify under petroleum oils in Chapter 27.
If surface active preparation containing >30% alcohol content
Cleaning preparations with alcohols as active ingredients classify in Chapter 34.
If containing trace unsaturation or derived from unsaturated processes
Unsaturated acyclic alcohols fall under different subheading 2905.49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide refractive index data (n20/D 1.396-1.398) to verify chemical identity
• Include end-use statement if for fuel applications to prevent Chapter 27 misclassification
• Use stainless steel containers to prevent reaction with iron during ocean transport
Related Products under HTS 2905.19.10.00
n-Pentanol (1-Pentanol)
n-Pentanol, also known as 1-pentanol, is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the formula C5H11OH, classified under HTS 2905.19.10.00 as a pentanol isomer. It is a colorless liquid used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Isoamyl Alcohol (3-Methyl-1-Butanol)
Isoamyl alcohol, chemically 3-methyl-1-butanol, is a branched pentanol isomer covered by HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Widely used in flavorings, perfumes, and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
2-Methyl-1-Butanol
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a primary pentanol isomer, a clear flammable liquid classified under HTS 2905.19.10.00 as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol. Used in synthetic resins, lacquers, and as a flavoring agent.
2,2-Dimethyl-1-Propanol (Neopentyl Alcohol)
Neopentyl alcohol (2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol) is a sterically hindered primary pentanol isomer classified in HTS 2905.19.10.00. Used in specialty polymer synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates.
tert-Amyl Alcohol (2-Methyl-2-Butanol)
tert-Amyl alcohol, or 2-methyl-2-butanol, is a tertiary pentanol isomer under HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Common gasoline oxygenate and chemical intermediate.
Pentanol Technical Grade 99%
Technical grade n-pentanol (99% purity) qualifies under HTS 2905.19.10.00 as it meets the chapter note for separate chemically defined organic compounds with minor impurities. Used in industrial solvent formulations.